Copyright Variety
“Ice Cream Man,” Eli Roth‘s chilling upcoming movie that the horror and slasher master described as his “most terrifying and insane film to date,” has unveiled its first look image and cast. The film stars Ari Millen (“Orphan Black”) as the titular character, along with Benjamin Byron Davis (“Guardians of the Galaxy 3”), Karen Cliche (“Thanksgiving”), Dylan Hawco (“Heartland”), Sarah Abbott (“Black Mirror,” “The Body”), Shiloh O’Reilly (“Thanksgiving”), Kiori Mirza Waldman, Charlie Zeltzer (“The Handmaid’s Tale”), and Charlie Storey (“Thanksgiving”). Rounding out the cast is Roth himself, known for the “Cabin Fever” and “Hostel” franchises and 2023’s “Thanksgiving.” Meanwhile, Snoop Dog — who Roth is collaborating with for upcoming horror “Don’t Go in That House, Bitch!” — will provide some of the music. “I couldn’t be more excited about the incredible cast we’ve assembled for Ice Cream Man,” said Roth. “It’s surreal to see the idea I’ve had for over twenty years come to life — and with this insanely talented cast, we get to deliver a film to horror fans that’s as terrifying as I’ve always imagined.” “Ice Cream Man” follows an idyllic summer town descending into madness when an ice cream man serves kids sweet delights with horrifying results. The film wrapped principal photography in September and is scheduled for a wide theatrical release in 2026. WME Independent represents international rights and is selling at AFM, while The Horror Section — which was founded earlier this year by Roth in partnership with Media Capital Technologies — is handling domestic rights. After making its market debut in Cannes, the film sold out nearly the entire world. StudioCanal’s Sixth Dimension acquired distribution rights to the film across the U.K., Germany, France, Benelux, Poland, Australia, and New Zealand. “Ice Cream Man” was written and produced by Roth, who wrote the script with longtime collaborator Noah Belson. Christopher Woodrow and Raj Singh also produce alongside Cream Productions’ Kate Harrison. Executive producers include MCT’s Kevin Frakes, Connor DiGregorio, Eli Massillon, and Lorenzo Antonucci, and The Horror Section’s Jon Schnaars and Holly Adams. The film marks Roth’s first under The Horror Section’s banner. Amping up the scares will be a score from Emmy-winning composer Brandon Roberts and prosthetic makeup effects by Steve Newburn (“Thanksgiving”) and Oscar winner Adrien Morot (“Thanksgiving,” “The Whale”). Eli Roth is represented by WME. Ari Millen is represented by The Characters Talent Agency and Stewart Talent. Benjamin Byron Davis is represented by Advanced Management. Karen Cliche is represented by Edna Talent Management. Dylan Hawco is represented by Gary Goddard Agency. Sarah Abbott is represented by Ambition Talent Agency and TalentWorks. Shiloh O’Reilly is represented by The Characters Talent Agency. Kiori Mirza Waldman is represented by Carrie Wheeler Entertainment Group. Charlie Zeltzer is represented by The Talent House. Charlie Storey is represented by Creative Drive Artists.
